Kenya’s e-Commerce boom: exploring consumer trends ahead of the 2024 peak shopping season
November 27, 2024
Consumers are bracing for the peak shopping season with the December holidays on the horizon. The thought of long queues and crowded malls may put shoppers off, but more consumers are opting to shop online. …
Airtel Money Customers Can Now Deposit and Withdraw cash Through Naivas Outlets
November 27, 2024
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash across Naivas branches countrywide. The deal is part of Airtel Money’s proactive strategy to…
CMA Approves Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund
November 27, 2024
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the approval of Safaricom’s Ziidi Money market Fund. The regulator announced that today saying Ziidi Money Market Fund has been approved as a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). The…
Mawingu Secures KSh 1.9 Billion to Expand into Tanzania through Acquisition of Habari ISP
November 26, 2024
Kenyan ISP, Mawingu, has announced that it is expanding to Tanzania with the acquisition of Habari, an Arusha-based ISP with operations across 7 regions in Tanzania. Mawingu has raised KSh 1.9 Billion ($15 million) of…
Family Bank Reports 8% Profit Growth for Nine Months Ending September 2024
November 26, 2024
Family Bank Group’s Profit Before Tax for the nine months of 2024 grew by 8 per cent to KES 3.26 billion, up from KES 3.02 billion in the same period last year. This growth was…
LG Announces Strategic Restructuring and Executive Appointments
November 26, 2024
LG Electronics (LG) has announced a series of organizational changes and executive appointments following the approval of its board of directors. This restructuring aims to accelerate the company’s mid- to long-term strategy, “Future Vision 2030,”…
Kenya Airways Wins Two Awards at the 2024 World Travel Tech Awards
November 26, 2024
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been awarded Africa’s Best Airline Website 2024 and Africa’s Best Airline App 2024 at the 4th Annual World Travel Tech Awards. KQ’s website was recognized for its user-friendly design and intuitive features, ensuring that travelers can…
ariika Secures $3 Million Series A Extension to Drive Regional Growth
November 26, 2024
ariika has announced the successful conclusion of its Series A extension equity round of $3 million, led by Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Financial Holding and UAE-based investment group Citadel International Holdings. This…
Binance to Expand Compliance Hires by 34% and Announces Key Compliance and Investigations Hires
November 25, 2024
Binance today announced the appointment of key compliance and investigations hires as it continues to expand its compliance program and staff amid the industry and company’s rapid maturation. Binance expects to increase its compliance staff…